le quotidien
everyday · daily
Qui se fait ou arrive chaque jour, de façon habituelle.
The French word "quotidien" is an adjective and a noun that relates to something happening every day or something that is part of daily life.
As an adjective:
- "Quotidien" means "daily" or "everyday." For example, "la routine quotidienne" means "the daily routine."
- It describes actions, events, or habits that occur every day.
As a noun:
- "Le quotidien" refers to "daily life" or "everyday life" — the usual, routine experiences people have each day.
- It can also mean a daily newspaper ("un quotidien"), a publication issued every day.
Synonyms and differences:
- "Journalier" (adjective): Also means "daily," often used in formal or technical contexts (e.g., "travail journalier" - daily work).
- "Chaque jour": Literally "each day," used to specify frequency but less commonly used as an adjective.
- "Routinier": Means "routine" or habitual but doesn't necessarily emphasize 'daily' frequency.
In summary, "quotidien" emphasizes regularity and frequency—something that happens or pertains to every day. It is a common term both in formal and everyday language to discuss daily life or daily occurrences.
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Examples
Ce journal parle de la vie quotidienne.adjective
This newspaper talks about everyday life.
Mon quotidien est rempli d'activités intéressantes.noun
My daily life is filled with interesting activities.
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